Numbered Publications: FCS4
FCS4-411: Healthy Homes: Indoor Air Quality Managing Asthma Triggers in the Home
Linda Adler | Nov. 9, 2023 (Major Revision)
Asthma, a serious lung disease, is a leading cause of long-term illness in children. In Kentucky, 10.6% of children 11 years old and younger, 13.6% of middle school students, 11.8% of high school students and 18.6% of adults have asthma. While asthma can affect anyone at any age, it is more common among black people. In Kentucky, 13.9% of black people have asthma compared to 8.2% of white people.
Additionally, black people are twice as likely to die from asthma-related illness as white people.
FCS4-419: Steps Toward Hiring a Dependable Contractor
Bob Flashman, Renee Setari | Aug. 29, 2013 (New)
When building or repairing your home, the general contractor you hire can be either the biggest help or the biggest source of problems you will encounter. You can learn to protect your interests and avoid financial disaster by becoming an informed consumer.
FCS4-413: Home Accessibility: Assistive Technology
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 23, 2012 (New)
Assistive technology allows people to do things that they might not otherwise be able to do. It reduces the impact of a disability and increases the opportunity for enjoying an optimal level of safety and independence.
FCS4-417: Home Accessibility: Kitchens
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 23, 2012 (New)
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can make your kitchen a safer and more user-friendly space.
FCS4-416: Home Accessibility: Bathrooms
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 23, 2012 (New)
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can help make your bathroom a safer and more user-friendly space in your home.
FCS4-414: Home Accessibility: One Size Fits All
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 23, 2012 (New)
A well-designed home promotes independence and allows us the satisfaction of being able to stay in control and remain at home as we age or as our needs change.
FCS4-418: Home Accessibility: Resources
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 23, 2012 (New)
The following information will help you find resources and support for improving your residential situations, assessing your needs and determining which modifications and assistive technologies are most appropriate for you.
FCS4-415: Home Accessibility: Bedrooms
Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | Aug. 23, 2012 (New)
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can make your bedroom a safer and more user-friendly space.
FCS4-406: Understanding the Language of Historic Preservation
Linda Adler | Aug. 9, 2007 (Reprinted)
FCS4-407: National Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation
Linda Adler | Aug. 3, 2007 (Reprinted)
